Sherm Donor

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Barking success at the Palace

BENIDORM PALACE hosted a Christmas special doggy charity day and it was a spectacular success as local businesses and popular musicians from around Benidorm, and some travelled from the UK to give, for free, their time for this worthy benefit 'Save our lives 2.'

People adorned their Christmas hats and reindeer antlers as they rocked to an array of fantastic performances. They also had the opportunity to experience the latest state-of-the-art magic mirror technology where they could wear costume accessories and take group photos.

Chris, the owner of Benidorm Palace, has expressed her passionate support for Benidorm homing that helps abandoned and sick dogs often dumped. She worked with Donna from the charity save the Spanish Sharpie for weeks to make this memorable event happen. Donna also works closely with other volunteers and groups like the Tiger foundation, and Manos Y Patos all who make sure these dogs are adopted but equally as important, in the interim, looked after and loved.

It didn't stop there. They say every penny is accounted for so, they invited people, who worked behind the scenes, from various support charities, news reporters, including The Weekender all there to help with the official count. This was done in the trophy room of the palace and calculated down to the last cent, penny and the odd rogue Scottish pound note.

All was accounted for with a staggering total of €13,460 raised not only at the event but through outside donations too. Everyone was delighted with the result and we couldn't help feeling a little humbled and in awe in the presence of these people so proud and passionate about such a worthy cause.

Volunteers are always welcome and needed to walk the dogs between 10am and 1pm Monday to Saturday. Please bring some form of ID.